What does "He has inclined His ear" reveal about God's nature? Passage in View “I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.” (Psalm 116:1-2) Word Snapshot: “Inclined” • Hebrew “natah”—to stretch out, bend toward, stoop down • Picture: the Sovereign of the universe leaning in so nothing you say is missed What This Reveals about God’s Nature • Personal and Relational – He does not delegate listening; He Himself bends toward His people (cf. Psalm 34:15; 1 Peter 3:12). • Attentive and Alert – His ear is never distracted, never overloaded (Isaiah 59:1). – He hears both “voice” (spoken words) and “supplications” (deep groanings, Psalm 38:9). • Compassionate and Tender – The verb paints a father lowering to a child’s level (Psalm 103:13). – He is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love” (Exodus 34:6). • Humble Majesty – The High and Exalted One stoops (Isaiah 57:15). – Jesus models this same condescension by taking on flesh (Philippians 2:6-8). • Accessible and Approachable – No ritual queue or waiting list; we “approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). – Jeremiah 33:3 invites, “Call to Me and I will answer you.” • Faithful and Consistent – Past listening fuels future trust: “Therefore I will call on Him as long as I live.” – His track record of answered prayer anchors lifelong dependence (1 John 5:14-15). Implications for Daily Life 1. Pray Boldly – He is already leaning in. 2. Pray Honestly – He welcomes both praise and pain (Psalm 62:8). 3. Pray Continually – A lifetime of listening deserves a lifetime of calling (1 Thessalonians 5:17). 4. Rest Securely – If the Almighty bends to hear you, nothing is insignificant or unseen (Matthew 10:29-31). Takeaway “He has inclined His ear” assures us that the living God is personally engaged, tenderly attentive, and ever ready to respond. His stooping love invites continual, confident fellowship with Him. |
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